South America is a captivating place to travel – one Lonely Planet writer warns that once you visit, it’s a “lifetime addiction.” The buzzing cities, spectacular landscapes and one-of-a-kind places of interest will have you always wanting to come back. But where do you visit first? I’ve picked five of...

But what to pack for a short weekend away? For a few days, you’re most likely to only take cabin luggage with you (if you are to fly) and it can be tricky to know what you should actually take with you.
I compiled this list of what I usually pack...

But how to learn Spanish fast? The answer: by doing an Intensive Spanish Immersion Course combined with a Homestay with a native family to cement what I had learned. So the research the best place to learn Spanish in Costa Rica began.Intercultura Sámara Costa Rica stood out to me from...

Picture a hostel in one of the trendiest areas of London. Just a stone’s throw away from Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the Shard and other major Sightseeing spots. Conveniently located near Tower Hill Tube station, you’ll find the best hostel in London: Wombat’s City Hostel....

Meet Shannon who tried to lose weight by starving herself and exercising hours at the gym. She felt she wasn't getting the results she had hoped for. Then an opportunity arose and she decided to quit her job and travel to Chile. A weight fell off her shoulders. In every...

Family travel must be one of the most rewarding ways of traveling around the world! Sure, it comes with bucket loads of challenges, but it also comes with an immeasurable number of benefits. One of which happens to be the personal development aspect that exists not only for...

After some very tearful goodbyes, we all parted ways. Most were heading straight home or to the airport, but I was off on my next adventure to Amsterdam for a few days. I began my journey as a very timid and somewhat broken person, and left with a new found...

Four hours into day five in Kerala and i’d just re-emerged from my tenth visit to the bathroom, hands wrapped around my stomach and vaguely whimpering.When planning my time in India and choosing for 2 weeks of Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala, I did a bit of reading up....

After a visit to the emergency room during one of these episodes I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I was told by the doctor who diagnosed me and also was told by my family physician that there is no cure and I would have to take pills for the...